Board member Adreana Kusaba presented.  The Director informed the Board that students are going thru the next cycle of EasyCBM testing.  Looking for results in February.  The school is performing well in comparison to other schools in language skills.  Looking at how to utilize grants and timelines for how to get grants written.  Playground update: after a walk-thru with the PE teachers, we're back at the drawing board for ideas.  

Next board meeting is December 14 from 6-8pm.  

School is closed Friday, December 8, and again Monday, December 18-January 1.

Thank you to everyone who helped set up for the party and to everyone who donated items for the party.  The students had a great time.  We are trying to open school events to more volunteers so more families can get involved in the school.  Hoping to have a glow party family event at some point in the future.  

Family Night showed A Goofy Movie and was well attended.  It was a lot of fun as well.  Look for more family nights in the future.

This will be Thursday, December 7.  If it is raining, we will meet in room 113.  Meet tomorrow at 8:35 for coffee, donuts, and a chat with the Director in front of the school.  We will be escorted to room 113 if it is raining, so meet in front of the school.

Crumbl Cookie was yesterday and hopefully it went well.  

We raised $345.10 at the Papa Murphy fundraiser last month.  

Next restaurant night is Red Robin on Saturday, January 20.

Next Bottle Drop collection will be around January 16.  The December Bonus Period went well.  

January 10 is first grade stock the breakroom.  Thank you to second grade stock the breakroom, we got tons of items.  A link has been shared for Holiday Giving for the teachers.  This is a way to combine all donations to make sure that every teacher gets items.  The link is on Facebook and will go out via email soon.  The general giving link is encouraged because you can give what you are able and all teachers are included, but you are welcome to give gifts to teachers on your own, as well.  Donation deadline is December 13.  We are working on a staff breakfast for Friday morning.

Hoping to get this started in January.  We still need volunteers.  Look for opportunities to come.  Need Art Lit Leaders to teach class volunteers about each project.  

Thank you to all volunteers so far.  Please continue to volunteer and show up if you are signed up.  

Lots of uniforms were dropped off.  We are looking at a uniform pick up in January or you can schedule a time with the office to look at the bins.

Please look at the lost and found as items will be donated in January.

Attend multiple school events and date each paw! If all 20 jaguar paws get dates, send your
name and photo of card to the PTO to be entered in a raffle to win a prize! 
Events count toward completing your Jaguar Card. Please WRITE the DATE you
participated in each paw print.
 

 PTO Meeting
 Board Meeting
 Equity Advisory Meeting
 Restaurant Night
 Participate in “Stock the break room” up to 2 times
 Participate in “Bottle Drop” by dropping off bags 2 times
 Participate in Family Night or Loteria Night
 Volunteer for drop-off or pick-up
 Register your child for Move-a-Thon: Check this off if you have done it!

 
When all 20 jaguar paw prints get dates, send a photo of your completed card and your name 
to the PTO at pto@arcoirisschool.com to be entered into a raffle to win a prize! Cards are due by May 17, 2024. (We are using the honor system)

Look for volunteer opportunities for room parties.  There will also be vicnet postings for donations for items such as craft items or food.

Thank you to all of the volunteer coordinators who have worked to get everything posted to vicnet.  Please make sure to get all of your hours posted if you have volunteered.  

Next PTO meeting is January 3 at 6:30pm.